"Tenebrae factae sunt" - and it was dark. Mt. 27:45 During the tenebrae service the candles represent Christ and His apostles who abandoned Him one by one. The last candle is taken from its place and is hidden. All becomes dark while the choir sings the heart-wrenching 'Miserere'. Allegri's famous 'Miserere' was only sung in the Vatican for 200 years until Mozart transcribed it. Come hear this amazing piece of music and more at Tenebrae Wednesday, March 28, at 7:30pm. | Saint John Cantius Church

Award-winning choir Tenebrae makes its Nottingham debut with an evening of words and music for the festive season. This specially-created programme takes the audience on a winter’s journey in the company of its protagonist, who shares with us his memories of Christmases past – from the simple joys of music-making and storytelling to wintry walks and precious time spent with friends and family. The spoken word is echoed and enhanced by a rich mix of music for Advent and Christmas, including favou